Courtesy Danny Angel,

LAREDO, TX- The Broncos jumped all over White Wings starter Jose Nieto, knocking him out of the game after only four innings and taking a 7-2 victory on the back of Matt Gibbs who allowed just two runs in 7.2 innings pitched.

 After an hour and nine-minute unplayable field delay the Broncos and White Wings were under way at Veterans Field.  RHP Matt Gibbs (), making his fourth start of the season faced off against one of the newest members of the White Wings, RHP Jose Nieto ().

 Gibbs retired the Wings in order in the top of the first and the Broncos stranded to base runners on the base paths after Nieto walked a batter and hit a batter. But the score was 0-0 heading to the second frame.

 In the top of the second Welington Dotel reached on an infield single that went off Matt Gibbs glove and deflected towards the shortstop position.  Scored an infield single the White Wings had a base runner.  Dotel stole second base and came home on the Luany Sanchez RBI single to give the White Wings the 1-0 lead.

 Carlos Arroyo tied the game in the bottom of the second with a solo home run, his second of the year. 1-1 was the score heading to the third.

 The Broncos added to their lead in the bottom of the third with Mike Murphy reaching base on an infield single.  D. J Dixon knocked in Murphy with an RBI double to give the Broncos the 2-1 lead.  A wild pitch moved Dixon to third base and Jonathan Cisneros brought him home on a sacrifice fly and the lead was 3-1 Broncos.

 Gibbs retired the White Wings in order in the top of the fourth to get the Broncos back into the dugout where they added to their lead.  Arroyo led off with a double and and moved to third on the Doug Thennis single.  Diaz reached on an infield single that brought Arroyo home to score and the Broncos led 4-1.  Jose Nieto then threw a wild pitch to bring home Thennis from third base and the Broncos had a 5-1 lead over the White Wings.

 The White Wings tacked on a run in the top of the fifth when Arlon Quiroz singled and then proceeded to steal his way to third base.  With two outs against Gibbs Roberto Rodriguez singled to bring home Quiroz and make the score 5-2 Broncos.

 In the bottom of the sixth with RHP Matt Morris (0-0) on the mound after a Ryan Flynn single, Mike Murphy crushed one over the left field wall to give the Broncos a 7-2 lead. 

 Gibbs threw 7.2 innings for Laredo, allowing four hits, two runs (both earned), he walked two and struck out five, picking up his fourth win of the year. 

 RHP Wade Townsend (0-0) came on for the Broncos in the ninth and pitched a scoreless inning to secure the 7-2 Broncos victory in game three of the series. 

 WP: Gibbs (4-2)

LP: Nieto (0-1)

S: None

Courtesy Maru De La Paz, 

Laredo, Texas –  On Friday, July 23^rd,  2010, at approximately 4:16 p.m.,   The Webb county Sheriff’s Office in  joint efforts  with Nuevo Laredo authorities, recovered a bulldozer that was reported stolen out of state in Chicago, Illinois.  The stolen report  was initiated by the Chicago Police Department on June 29, 2009. The stolen heavy equipment machinery was a  2005 model with a price value of  $72,000.  This machinery was recovered in Pachuca, Hidalgo Mexico.  The Webb County Sheriff’s Office took possession of this stolen property at the World Trade Bridge as it was released by Nuevo Laredo Authorities.

 “ The partnerships between law enforcement is extremely important, the hard work and efforts has resulted in great success.  we will continue to work closely with our neighbors to the South and other Law Enforcement Agencies to bring criminals to justice”.  Sheriff Martin Cuellar stated.

 As a reference –This case was investigated by the National Insurance Crime Bureau “NICB” which handles all cases involving stolen equipment between the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, heavy equipment theft is a growing problem that costs construction companies up to $1 billion per year in lost assets. 

Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo,

Southern Conference Championship Set for Jackson, MS

The Laredo Heat Soccer Club (9 – 5 – 2, 29 points) will open up the 2010 Southern Conference Championship Tournament in Jackson, MS on the campus of Millsaps College versus a familiar opponent in the Baton Rouge Capitals (9 – 2 – 3, 30 points). Kick-off is set for 5:00 P.M. at Harper Davis Field on Friday, July 30^th.

 It was just two short years ago that all four participants in the 2010 Southern Conference Championship Tournament were members of the Mid-South Division. 

This year, the Houston Leones will be joining the Heat in the playoffs, their first in franchise history, as the runner-up from the Mid-South Division. From the Southeast Division, Baton Rouge is joined by the division champion Mississippi Brilla.

 Last season, the United Soccer Leagues (USL) made the move to make the Premier Development League’s (PDL) Mid-South Division into an all Texas division and both the Mississippi Brilla and Baton Rouge Capitals, along with the New Orleans Jesters (formally the Shell Shockers), were transplanted to the Southern Conference’s Southeast Division.

 The race for the Southern Conference title will conclude on Sunday, August 1^st at 7:00 P.M. with the winner from the Laredo Heat and Baton Rouge Capital match taking on the winner of the Mississippi Brilla and Houston Leones game being played immediately after the Heat / Capitals clash on Friday.

 The Southern Conference Champion will then have to make plans to play the following weekend in the PDL’s Final Four Championship Weekend (site to be announced) versus the Western Conference, Central Conference and Eastern Conference Champions.

 The other final 12 teams entering this weekend’s conference championships are:

 Eastern Conference: Reading United AC (Pennsylvania), Ironbound Express (New Jersey), Ottawa Fury (Canada) and the MPS Portland Phoenix (Maine).

 Central Conference: Michigan Bucks (Detroit), Forest City London (Canada), Thunder Bay Chill (Canada) and the Rochester Thunder (Minnesota).

 Western Conference: Portland Timbers U-23 (Oregon), Kitsap Pumas (Washington), Ventura County Fusion (California) and the Hollywood United Hitmen (California)

 The Ventura County Fusion is the defending 2009 PDL Champions.

 “The single elimination format of the PDL’s playoffs is tough for all the participants. We have been fortunate in our short history to have played in three PDL Championship games the past five years, winning it all in 2007, but last season we were on the wrong end dropping our playoff opener to the Bradenton Academics at home.” said Heat General Manager J.J. Vela.

 “This past regular season has hopefully prepared us well in order to compete versus the best teams that remain in the PDL playoffs and if all goes as planned in Jackson, we can once represent the Southern Conference in the Finals.”

 Vela added, “But first things first and from what we have seen and heard of the Baton Rouge Capitals, this first game will be a challenge from the opening whistle.”

 “The new ownership and management group set in place in Baton Rouge has done great job of accomplishing their goal of making the playoffs that they set for themselves prior to opening their 2010 campaign.”

 “We will be up to the task on hand on Friday for what should be a great soccer match to open the Southern Conference Championships. Coach Collazo and his staff as well as the players have had a great season that included several challenges as well as highs and lows that taught us lessons that prepared us for the post-season,” concluded Vela.

 News from Around the Pitch

 As the Heat prepare to head out to Mississippi, the club announced the players chosen as their Regular Season MVP’s. The players, coaching staff and administration were all involved in the voting and the winners were announced on Tuesday evening. Esteban Bayona and Felix Garcia garnered the same amount of votes and were both named Offensive MVP’s. On the other end, Defensive MVP, the player that ran away with the votes was Center Back Angel “Bambi” Hernandez. Bayona and Garcia have played with the Heat over the past four years and both have been instrumental in the success of the team. Hernandez is a first year player that has made an impact on the Heat’s backline.

 For additional information on the Laredo Heat Soccer Club, please visit our website at www.laredoheatsc.com or call the Heat office at 723 – 4700.

By: Cestus Press

Cestus Management is proud to announce that its  Greek/Irish American Super Middleweight contender, Donovan George will fight for the vacant WBO/NABO Super-Middleweight Title against the tough and rugged, power punching Mexican, Francisco “Ponchito” Sierra live on ESPN FNF at the Buffalo Run Casino, on July 30, in Miami Oklahoma. The match up brings two big punchers together so an explosive shootout is expected. ESPN FNF will broadcast the fight live at 9pm.   

Mexican banger Sierra, has an impressive record which includes 21 victories with 20 big wins coming by way of knockout.  Sierra’s hit list includes former world champion Jose Luis Lopez who retired on his stool after Sierra brutalized him for 6 rounds. Sierra who is training in Las Vegas said i am not taking George lightly, i will break George down and I’m ready to fight hard every round until i win.

“All I got is Sierra on my mind!” said Donovan George after weeks of preparation from his training camp in Lake Arrowhead .  George added, “I  have had a great training camp and have had world class sparring, i am in the best shape of my life. I know that Sierra is tough and comes to fight, but i am ready to deal with anything that he throws at me.  I’m gonna put on a spectacular show for the fans and I’m ready to give them what they want at the Buffalo Run Casino (Miami , Oklahoma) and that’s take Sierra out!”.           

Mike Michael, who is Cestus Management’s Chief advisor, said, “This is Donavon’s first championship fight and everyone at Cestus has worked tirelessly to make this title fight happen. Donovan is in phenomenal shape and he is ready to take care of business and win his first championship title”. Michael added, “I just want to thank Jimmy “ZEEK” Hartofilis for his undeniable support, our Promoters, the Buffalo Run Casino, and ESPN for this great opportunity.  So Lock the doors and run for cover; because its going to be  “DA BOMB FEST” in Oklahoma”. 

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,

 The traffic signal at the intersection of Jacaman and Bartlett will be placed on red flash on all sides starting on Friday, July 23, 2010.  The traffic signal light will be fully activated on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.  The Bartlett Extension will be opened later next week.

 Motorists are urged to drive with caution and observe all traffic signs around the area.  For more information, please call the Traffic Safety Division office at (956) 795-2550.

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,

Deputies seize cocaine, weapons and ammunition

 Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at approximately 3:00 p.m., The Webb County Sheriff’s Office received a call through the Crime Stoppers tip line leading to a narcotic investigation at the 100 block of Tours. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 84.2 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of $5,305.00, one shotgun, one semi automatic long rifle, two semi automatic handguns, ammunition and drug paraphernalia (cellophane wrap, plastic baggies, weigh scales).

 Arrested was Francisco Esquivel, 37, he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a felony offense. Esquivel was transported to the webb county jail in lieu of no bond pending magistration.

 “I urge the community to report any criminal activity  to the Crime Stoppers tip line, Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for a tip leading to an arrest.  Please help us in our effort in “keeping our Kids Safe”.  Sheriff Martin Cuellar stated.